- The following laboratory variables must be no more than 10% below the lower limit of the normal reference range: RBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit, WBC, absolute neutrophil count. The absolute lymphocyte count must be greater than or equal to the lower limit of the reference range. Values for AST, ALT, bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase must be no more than 10% above the upper limit of the normal reference range. Values for total cholesterol and LDL must be no more than 20% above the upper limit of the normal reference range except for subjects being treated for hyperlipidemia. Normal glomerular filtration rate (> 80 mL/min).